University of Houston Athletics
Brianne Bethel and Shaun Maswanganyi Tabbed for Conference Honors
5/26/2021 11:15:00 AM | Track and Field
Cougar duo recognized for outstanding performances at conference meet
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Track & Field program continues to earn recognition after freshman sprinter Shaun Maswanganyi and senior sprinter Brianne Bethel were selected by The American as the winners of the Most Outstanding Performance awards.
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The award is presented to student-athletes who recorded the highest-ranking marks on the NCAA performance list during the American Outdoor Track & Field Championships this season. Maswangayi and Bethel join ECU's Ryan Davis and Sommer Knight, along with Memphis graduate student Mona Jaidi.
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Maswanganyi continues to have a stellar debut season, as he led a loaded UH sprint group to victory in the 100-meter and 200-meter. The freshman secured a gold medal in the 100-meter dash with a time of 9.87w, shattering the meet record in the event. Maswanganyi's wind-aided time of 19.93 in the 200-meter shattered yet another meet record. A little of a week removed from winning a pair of individual conference titles, Mawanganyi will open regional competition with the top-seed times in both the 100-meter and 200-meter.
 Brianne Bethel was a true workhorse for the Cougars in Tampa, competing in the 200-meter, 400-meter, 4x100-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay., winning two individual titles. Bethel blazed the track with a time of 22.54 to win the 200-meter and shatter the meet record in the event. Bethel's time ranks fourth in the NCAA this season. Bethel is set to again be a major contributor for the Cougars this week as an entry in the 100-meter, 200-meter, 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay.Â
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Houston returns to action this afternoon at the NCAA West Region Prelims. The men are set to compete today with events beginning at 1:30 p.m.
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FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
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SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
 --UHCougars.com--
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The award is presented to student-athletes who recorded the highest-ranking marks on the NCAA performance list during the American Outdoor Track & Field Championships this season. Maswangayi and Bethel join ECU's Ryan Davis and Sommer Knight, along with Memphis graduate student Mona Jaidi.
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Maswanganyi continues to have a stellar debut season, as he led a loaded UH sprint group to victory in the 100-meter and 200-meter. The freshman secured a gold medal in the 100-meter dash with a time of 9.87w, shattering the meet record in the event. Maswanganyi's wind-aided time of 19.93 in the 200-meter shattered yet another meet record. A little of a week removed from winning a pair of individual conference titles, Mawanganyi will open regional competition with the top-seed times in both the 100-meter and 200-meter.
 Brianne Bethel was a true workhorse for the Cougars in Tampa, competing in the 200-meter, 400-meter, 4x100-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay., winning two individual titles. Bethel blazed the track with a time of 22.54 to win the 200-meter and shatter the meet record in the event. Bethel's time ranks fourth in the NCAA this season. Bethel is set to again be a major contributor for the Cougars this week as an entry in the 100-meter, 200-meter, 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay.Â
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Houston returns to action this afternoon at the NCAA West Region Prelims. The men are set to compete today with events beginning at 1:30 p.m.
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FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
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SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Houston supporters interested in joining the Podium Club or for more information, please click here.
 --UHCougars.com--
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